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00:00:01We are down to the wire, only one week until we crown the next Australian Idol.
00:00:08Which one of these six will be there?
00:00:11You vote, you decide.
00:00:13This is...
00:00:14Australian Idol!
00:00:31Hello, I'm Ricky Lee.
00:00:33And I'm Scott Tweedy.
00:00:35And will you just have a look at this crowd?
00:00:38Wow!
00:00:41It is top six and tonight's performances decide who will be standing on this stage at next
00:00:47week's grand finale.
00:00:49Where just one will be announced as the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
00:00:54There's Kesha, our singing skier from Jindabyne.
00:00:58Johnny Jukebox from Bunbury in Western Australia.
00:01:02And Brisbane Ballad King, Harlan.
00:01:04Plus Trey, our R&B dad from Melbourne.
00:01:07Our fabulous portmix driver from Bacchus Marsh, Jacinta.
00:01:10And Kalani, our Central Coast landscaper.
00:01:14Before your idols hit the stage though, let's bring out your Australian Idol judges!
00:01:25Kyle Sandalens!
00:01:28Marsha Hines!
00:01:30And Amy Shark!
00:01:33...
00:01:58Yeah...
00:01:59We can barely see you up there.
00:02:03I'm camouflaged into the stage.
00:02:06Incognito.
00:02:06Welcome, judges.
00:02:07Great to have you with us this evening.
00:02:09Now, our idols are always singing from the heart,
00:02:11but tonight those hearts are front and centre
00:02:14with someone truly special for a dedication song.
00:02:18Yes, that's right.
00:02:19Tonight's theme is heroes and tributes.
00:02:22Each singer has chosen a song to dedicate to someone
00:02:25or something meaningful in their life.
00:02:27It could be family, friends, or a community.
00:02:30Anyone who has inspired them to be here tonight.
00:02:34And, guys, it is going to be Goosebumps City up in here tonight.
00:02:37I can guarantee you that.
00:02:39Absolutely.
00:02:40Marsha, what's important to focus on
00:02:42when you're honouring someone through a song?
00:02:44Well, you know that person better than anybody else, right?
00:02:48And they know you.
00:02:49So if you give some heart, you give some love,
00:02:51how can you go wrong?
00:02:52Oh, yeah.
00:02:53Yeah.
00:02:56Oh, you can go wrong.
00:02:58You can go wrong.
00:02:58I once sung Roxanne to sting,
00:03:02so let me tell you, you can go wrong.
00:03:04You can go wrong.
00:03:04No matter how much heart and belief you've got,
00:03:08you've got to know when to say it.
00:03:09Well, Kyle, over the years,
00:03:11we have seen lots of performances bring out your emotions.
00:03:15Check out some of these Kyle crybaby highlights.
00:03:17Oh, Kyle, Kyle, Kyle.
00:03:19Oh, Kyle.
00:03:21Oh, Kyle.
00:03:22Do you think we can expect some more of this tonight, Kyle?
00:03:26I think I've cried enough beers.
00:03:28I've cried enough...
00:03:28Like, it's a moment of joy.
00:03:30There's only a couple of weeks left.
00:03:32We're at the pointy end.
00:03:33We've got the best of the best here.
00:03:34It's a pleasure to watch all of you guys.
00:03:37Good luck.
00:03:37Well, there's tissues there just in case.
00:03:39Oh, thank you.
00:03:40Okay, I can have mine.
00:03:41I'll stand by.
00:03:41I can have mine.
00:03:42Oh, I prefer the aloe vera.
00:03:44These are a bit...
00:03:45They're very soft, aren't they?
00:03:46They're scratchy, these ones.
00:03:47These are a bit scratchy.
00:03:49And, Amy, Australia chooses who will get to next week's grand finale.
00:03:52What should our viewers consider
00:03:54when they're deciding who to vote for?
00:03:56I mean, Australia knows good music.
00:03:59I just...
00:04:00I think that they just need to forecast and see, like,
00:04:02who is...
00:04:03Who is going to take this opportunity and run with it?
00:04:05Who's ready to be the next Australian Idol?
00:04:08I mean, we're spoiled for choice,
00:04:09but really just think about who is ready for the...
00:04:12It's the wet hair, by the way.
00:04:13Right?
00:04:13Goodness, man.
00:04:14Just put out the shower.
00:04:15What?
00:04:16Amy Shark, bringing the thunder tonight.
00:04:18Well, you can talk.
00:04:20Yeah, so I would just encourage to just see
00:04:22who is ready to take this with both hands and run with it.
00:04:26Well, voting is officially open.
00:04:29To vote for who you want to see in next week's grand finale,
00:04:32text their name to the number on the screen.
00:04:35That's all thanks to the all-new JQ, J5, EV,
00:04:39powering Electric Idol performances.
00:04:41You can vote ten times per phone number,
00:04:44which you can use on one Idol,
00:04:46or you can share the love around.
00:04:48You can vote right now or watch the whole show first
00:04:51and vote later.
00:04:52It is totally up to you.
00:04:54And it's such a pivotal point in the competition.
00:04:56There will be no judges saved tonight,
00:04:59leaving all the power in your hands, Australia.
00:05:01I know.
00:05:02It's a big deal.
00:05:03And tonight's show is going to be massive
00:05:06because not only are we our top six performing,
00:05:08we also have last year's Australian Idol,
00:05:10Marshall Hamburger.
00:05:11He's in the house.
00:05:13How good is that?
00:05:14I'm so excited for that.
00:05:16All right, our first singer kicking off
00:05:18our Heroes and Tributes night
00:05:20has a very special dedication to her dad.
00:05:23From Jindervine in New South Wales,
00:05:25it's our singing skier, Kesha.
00:05:30This week is Heroes Week,
00:05:32and it's probably the most important week to me.
00:05:35My dad is the biggest hero of them all, really.
00:05:38He's been to every single gig I have done.
00:05:42We love to hang out, jam together.
00:05:46My dad's been doing music since a very young age,
00:05:50and I've seen my dad, you know,
00:05:53push his music aside to make room for mine.
00:05:56So I don't think I would have been able to,
00:06:01you know, put my foot forward
00:06:02and actually audition without dad.
00:06:04He's right there when I need him.
00:06:08Hello.
00:06:09Hey, Kesha.
00:06:09How are ya?
00:06:11Got a guest here with me.
00:06:13This is my father.
00:06:14Sidekick.
00:06:15Hey, how are ya?
00:06:16My dad will be playing for me on stage.
00:06:20I feel like a little girl again,
00:06:22getting to sing with dad,
00:06:23and, yeah, you can't really put it into words.
00:06:29I can almost see it.
00:06:32I dream I'm sweet.
00:06:33This week, I'm singing The Climb by Miley Cyrus,
00:06:37which is one of my all-time favourite songs.
00:06:40It's always gonna be another mountain.
00:06:43Always gonna wanna make it move.
00:06:47Playing the guitar with Kesha on a big gold stage,
00:06:53I really feel privileged to do that with her,
00:06:57to see her just thrive.
00:07:00Sidekick.
00:07:04Yeah, I'm so proud.
00:07:05It's the club.
00:07:13That's not bad.
00:07:18You couldn't pick a better song.
00:07:20It's like you wrote those words for this moment.
00:07:22Yeah.
00:07:22Right now, so.
00:07:25Yeah.
00:07:25It's pretty, buddy cool.
00:07:31I love you.
00:07:32Yeah.
00:07:32I love my dad, you know, with every bone in my body.
00:07:37He's the reason I do it.
00:07:39I don't think I will ever forget this.
00:07:42It'll be very, very special.
00:07:47With her dad, Nolan, proudly joining her on stage tonight,
00:07:50this is Kesha.
00:07:56If you can almost see it,
00:07:59that dream I'm dreaming,
00:08:01but there's a voice inside my head saying,
00:08:05you'll never reach it.
00:08:09Every step I'm taking,
00:08:12every move I make feels lost with no direction.
00:08:17My faith is shaking,
00:08:19but I,
00:08:21I gotta keep trying,
00:08:25gotta keep my head held high.
00:08:32It's always gonna be another mountain.
00:08:36I'm always gonna wanna make it move.
00:08:39Always gonna be an uphill battle.
00:08:42Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose.
00:08:45Ain't about how fast I get there.
00:08:48Ain't about what's waiting on the other side.
00:08:56In the clouds.
00:09:02Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:09:05Oh.
00:09:09There's always gonna be another mountain.
00:09:13Always gonna wanna make it move.
00:09:16Oh.
00:09:21Keep moving.
00:09:23Keep falling.
00:09:25Keep the things going.
00:09:27Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:09:28Keep falling down.
00:09:31Keep falling.
00:09:32A hasta près de la esta de la caudera.
00:09:37Get se volvaya.
00:09:41It's waiting.
00:09:42It's all right.
00:09:44Own ride.
00:10:14Hi Kesha, how are you going?
00:10:16Great to see you, excellent job.
00:10:18Your dad, you and your dad on stage, what did that feel like?
00:10:21Did you love it?
00:10:22I'm going to stop crying.
00:10:25That's like experience like no other, you know, you can't really put a price on that.
00:10:30So, oh man, I'm going to remember that for the rest of my life.
00:10:33You know what, I'm glad.
00:10:37I'm glad.
00:10:39Yeah, my dad used to come here when he was still alive and it was the thrill of his year.
00:10:44He'd bring all his work friends.
00:10:45He'd be like, look at my son, he's the big judge.
00:10:47Is that what he said?
00:10:49He meant glad.
00:10:52Hey, your velvety voice nailed it.
00:10:54I love the Miley song.
00:10:55And Marsha, because she's older, she thought your undies were hanging out and I said, no, no.
00:10:59No, I did not.
00:11:00I was like, I was like, no, that's like an ode to Miley and that's like passion.
00:11:04No, no, no, it's not a G-banger, Marsha.
00:11:07Oh, no, I, you know what, I'm going to kill you.
00:11:09Listen, I said you look so sexy.
00:11:11Let's start there, you know.
00:11:13And you know you're Kyle's girl, you know.
00:11:20You know, Kesha, I have lived music all my life and I can't imagine anything bigger and more emotional than
00:11:29what you just did with your dad.
00:11:31I give him props for being on stage with you and I'm so proud of the two of you.
00:11:36Well done, Kesha.
00:11:40Hey, Amy, no one even asked, no one even asked if the dad was packing bricks as well because the
00:11:46dad's got a lot right in this.
00:11:47I don't know if you saw, but before you began, you guys had this moment and it was a moment
00:11:53of calm and he's your secret weapon.
00:11:57I hope you know that because this life can be very stressful and so many things can happen at once
00:12:03and they can feel like all this pressure and nervousness.
00:12:07And if you have just one person in your corner that can make you feel as calm as you did
00:12:11before you performed, that's all you need.
00:12:13So you are so lucky to have him.
00:12:15You are so lucky to have him, thank you, thank you.
00:12:20You are crying from the eyeballs.
00:12:22What are you doing to us, Kesha?
00:12:24My gosh, what a way to open the show.
00:12:27Dad, come on over here.
00:12:29Come on.
00:12:33Superstar, you.
00:12:34Who knew when we met you at the audition doors that you were such a superstar?
00:12:38It was a guess.
00:12:39It was a guess.
00:12:40Kesha, how did that feel?
00:12:41Oh, man.
00:12:43I mean, my dad's been to every gig I've been since I was eight.
00:12:48And without fail, he's known as our unpaid roadie.
00:12:52And he's, you know, he really has been unpaid and, you know, just supported everything.
00:12:58Pay the man.
00:12:59I know, I know.
00:13:00I'm going to give him this shirt, maybe.
00:13:03That's my favorite.
00:13:03Oh, he'd look good in that.
00:13:04Yeah, yeah.
00:13:07Nolan, you must be so proud of your girl.
00:13:10Was that just an amazingly special moment for you?
00:13:14To see her make a reality out of a dream and for me to share that on stage with her
00:13:22and
00:13:22to see the whole journey that she's been through over the months is just mind-blowing, right?
00:13:27So, yeah, thank you.
00:13:28Oh, I love that.
00:13:32And the two of you looking at each other right before the performance started is just absolutely
00:13:38beautiful.
00:13:39Kesha, our sis.
00:13:42One second.
00:13:44Keep the girls in.
00:13:45Two seconds.
00:13:47Oh, bend and snap.
00:13:49Bend and snap.
00:13:51Don't jiggle.
00:13:52Let me tell you, you don't want to be jiggling back.
00:13:56They're actually mine.
00:13:59Anybody else?
00:14:00I'm good.
00:14:02Thank you, man.
00:14:04Kesha, you are our singing skier from Jindabyne.
00:14:07You began singing at such a young age.
00:14:10You even performed in Jindy Idol, your town's version of this very show.
00:14:16Have a little look at you.
00:14:18Check out that adorable little face.
00:14:21You look exactly the same.
00:14:24My goodness.
00:14:25From Jindy Idol to the official Real Deal Idol.
00:14:29Can you believe it?
00:14:34What did you sing at Jindy Idol?
00:14:37Do you remember?
00:14:38I'm pretty sure I sang Molly Malone and it was no instruments and I stood on the stage and
00:14:44looked right at the stage the whole time.
00:14:46And I didn't look at anyone until I was off the stage.
00:14:49It was the scariest part of my life.
00:14:50We've all been there.
00:14:51We've all done that exact same thing.
00:14:53There was no way I was looking at anyone in the car.
00:14:55I think maybe I looked at like dad and mom and then I was like, yep, that's it.
00:14:59Amazing.
00:15:00Amazing.
00:15:00I love it.
00:15:01Well, if you think Kesha deserves to sing again in the grand finale, then vote for her.
00:15:06Right now.
00:15:07Just text Kesha to 0457 500 700.
00:15:12Give it up everybody for Kesha and her dad, Nolan.
00:15:18Amazing.
00:15:19Well done.
00:15:21Well, Australia, we are at the pointy end of the competition.
00:15:25Every vote counts.
00:15:27You have to get behind your favourite if you want to see them in next week's grand finale,
00:15:32fighting to be your next Australian Idol.
00:15:35Oh, what a start to the show.
00:15:37OK, so many incredible performers still to come.
00:15:40But after the break, it is our 17-year-old Johnny Jukebox.
00:15:44And he's celebrating his hometown of Bunbury, WA, with a super fun performance.
00:15:51You cannot miss this.
00:15:52Idol will be back after the break.
00:16:03You're back on Idol and it's Heroes and Tributes night.
00:16:07Our next singer is dedicating a song to his hometown of Bunbury in Western Australia.
00:16:14There's quite a few Bunburyites who have made it here to support him tonight.
00:16:18Say hello, everybody.
00:16:20They're fired up.
00:16:22Australia, this is Johnny Jukebox.
00:16:27Hey, John.
00:16:28How are you?
00:16:29I'm great.
00:16:30How are you?
00:16:31Good.
00:16:31Hello.
00:16:33Hey, man.
00:16:34Hey, man.
00:16:35Johnny.
00:16:36Can you believe it?
00:16:37I know.
00:16:38You're in the top six.
00:16:41So insane.
00:16:42The further I get in this competition, the more I want to become the next Australian Idol.
00:16:46Tell me about your song.
00:16:47My song is I Get Around by the Beach Boys.
00:16:50I'll give it around you.
00:16:52Great song.
00:16:53Because it's Heroes Week, who is your hero?
00:16:56My hero is Bunbury, where I'm from.
00:16:59Your hometown.
00:17:01I've chose this song to dedicate to Bunbury because when I think about growing up by the
00:17:06ocean, I just feel fun, happy vibes.
00:17:10Bunbury's helped me just because they've given me so many singing opportunities.
00:17:14You should see when I'm singing at those bowling clubs, lots of the nannas get up and dance.
00:17:20It was just the best.
00:17:21So, what is it about Bunbury that you've chosen them to be your hero?
00:17:28I think just the support is very awesome.
00:17:33I don't want to let Bunbury down after all the support they've given me.
00:17:37Go, Johnny.
00:17:38Go, go.
00:17:40Go, Johnny.
00:17:41Go, go, go.
00:17:42Good luck, John.
00:17:44We are so proud of you.
00:17:46Go, go.
00:17:48I love Bunbury and they will always have a special place in my heart, so this one's
00:17:53for them.
00:17:57In the lounge are John's parents, Jasmine and Reece, and brother Miles and sister Honey
00:18:02have all travelled all the way from Bunbury to be here tonight.
00:18:05Welcome, guys.
00:18:06This is John.
00:18:16Round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round.
00:18:22I get a bug driving up and down the same old strip.
00:18:26I gotta find a new place where the kids are hip.
00:18:30I get around the same old strip.
00:18:32I get around the same old strip.
00:18:33My buddies and me again real well known.
00:18:36Yeah, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone.
00:18:40I get around.
00:18:43I get around.
00:18:46I'm a little blue hair.
00:18:49I'm making a little blue hair.
00:18:53I get around.
00:19:04We always take my car because it's never been beat.
00:19:07And we've never missed yet with the girls we meet.
00:19:14None of the guys go steady because it wouldn't be right to leave the best girl home on a Saturday
00:19:21night.
00:19:21I get around, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round,
00:19:31round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round,
00:19:46round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round,
00:19:51round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round,
00:19:51round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round,
00:19:51round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round
00:19:51Get around, round, round, I get around
00:19:54Get around, round, round
00:19:56Oh, I get around
00:20:26You know, you look like you were born
00:20:30I'll wait, let me let it all die down for a sec
00:20:32You look like you were born in that era
00:20:36I'm loving those red socks, my brother
00:20:38Thank you, the red socks
00:20:39Hey, listen, I think that, first and foremost
00:20:43Those guys are one of the best bands
00:20:44The Beach Boys, there's nobody like them
00:20:46And a great choice on your part
00:20:49And look, you're just Joy
00:20:51That's all I can say
00:20:52I really, I love you
00:20:53Thank you so much
00:20:58Johnny, I'm trying to work out
00:20:59What's the new look?
00:21:00What's happened here?
00:21:01Is it the hair?
00:21:02Yeah, I guess the hair
00:21:03A bit of a different vibe than the outfit
00:21:05I like it
00:21:06Thank you
00:21:07I really like it
00:21:08And I love that you're doing this for Bunbury
00:21:09I love Bunbury
00:21:10I always, I play there like five times
00:21:12And I always start my tours there
00:21:14Because if the wheels fall off
00:21:16Which they usually do in the first show
00:21:18They don't care
00:21:19They support you no matter what
00:21:20Yes, they do, definitely
00:21:22I love that town so much
00:21:26I think you've done them really proud
00:21:28And also like
00:21:29I think what we haven't spoken about
00:21:31Like you're so fun
00:21:32And yes, you just bring the whole room to life
00:21:34But your knowledge of music
00:21:36Is really quite exceptional
00:21:39You know, you know all the old stuff
00:21:41And it's really important to know that
00:21:43And I don't think many, many guys your age
00:21:46Would be across that
00:21:47For you to know all those lyrics
00:21:48And those melodies
00:21:49And everything is just really impressive
00:21:51Yes
00:21:52Thank you so much
00:21:53Thank you
00:21:59Or that's what happens when you're young men
00:22:01Living in Bunbury
00:22:02Whose parents like the
00:22:04Hits and Memories radio station
00:22:06And that's all you're ever exposed to
00:22:09And you know what
00:22:10I'm with Marsha and Amy
00:22:11You're great
00:22:11You're musically very, very genius
00:22:13You look great
00:22:15You've still kept that old school rockabilly vibe
00:22:17But more of a preppy
00:22:18Like you're going out on a date now
00:22:21That's sort of a preppy vibe
00:22:22Do you know what I think Kyle
00:22:23Is when Johnny first auditioned
00:22:26I was like
00:22:26I think we give him a go
00:22:28I'm not sure how much
00:22:29I'm not sure what will come of this
00:22:30You know
00:22:31And then to see him get this far
00:22:34And just keep bringing it
00:22:35Exactly
00:22:36It's so cool
00:22:37You've created this genre for yourself
00:22:40You could leave the show
00:22:41Let's say
00:22:42You could leave the show this Tuesday
00:22:44Which we'd hate to see
00:22:45But if you left today
00:22:47You could take this out on the road
00:22:49You're a real ladies man
00:22:51You're a real entertainer
00:22:52Thank you so much
00:22:53But let's step outside the nursing home
00:22:56And get people that can actually hear
00:22:58Well done Johnny
00:22:59Thank you
00:23:02John
00:23:03You look so cute
00:23:06What a vibe
00:23:07How did that feel?
00:23:08I love being on the stage
00:23:10It's really where I love being
00:23:12And it's like
00:23:14When do we ever get to perform with a crowd?
00:23:17Like this
00:23:17And staging in a band
00:23:19It's seriously so fun
00:23:21And it's just out of this world
00:23:23And I'm living my dream right now
00:23:26Thanks to all of you
00:23:27Who are making it come true
00:23:33You really know how to work the crowd
00:23:35Don't you John?
00:23:36Your parents and your siblings
00:23:38Are sitting down there in the lounge
00:23:40Hi guys
00:23:42Jasmine and Rhys
00:23:43Your parents
00:23:43Big thumbs up for your boy
00:23:44What did you think of his performance?
00:23:46I was so proud of him
00:23:47And what you see on stage
00:23:49Is actually what he's truly like
00:23:51He is such a fun
00:23:53Vibrant young man
00:23:54And I'm so proud of him
00:23:56And thank you everyone
00:23:57For getting behind him
00:23:58And seeing that
00:23:59And both
00:24:00Appreciate it
00:24:02Thank you
00:24:02Love you John
00:24:04Love you more
00:24:05Love it
00:24:06Now John
00:24:06You sang for the town of Bunbury
00:24:09And the mayor of Bunbury
00:24:11Actually sent us
00:24:12This message
00:24:15G'day John
00:24:16Mayor Jason here
00:24:18Just want to give you a massive shout out mate
00:24:20You're doing our community so proud
00:24:21Myself
00:24:22Everyone around us
00:24:23We're so happy for what you're doing
00:24:25And because of that
00:24:26We want to give you
00:24:27The key of the city
00:24:28Go John with you guys
00:24:29Bring it home
00:24:30And
00:24:32Mum and Dad actually
00:24:33Travelled over with the key
00:24:34They've got it right there
00:24:39What the hell
00:24:41Isn't that cool
00:24:42The key to Bunbury
00:24:44It is a symbol of the town's support
00:24:47What would you like to say
00:24:48To the people of Bunbury back home
00:24:50Supporting you and backing you
00:24:52Thank
00:24:52I just can't thank everyone enough
00:24:56Bunbury especially
00:24:57You've gotten behind me so much
00:24:58And
00:24:59I'm so grateful
00:25:01Like
00:25:01Not much stuff comes out of Bunbury
00:25:03And thanks to all you guys
00:25:05We've gotten this far
00:25:06And
00:25:07Oh
00:25:07It just means the world
00:25:09I think you've got half of Bunbury here tonight
00:25:12If you love John
00:25:14And want to see him
00:25:15In next week's grand finale
00:25:16Text John
00:25:17To the number on your screen
00:25:19Right now
00:25:19Australia
00:25:20Give it up one more time
00:25:21For John
00:25:27Well Australia
00:25:28There is no judges
00:25:30Save in play tonight
00:25:32So the power
00:25:33Is all yours
00:25:34You decide
00:25:35Who gets to next week's grand finale
00:25:37To claim the idol title
00:25:39For 2026
00:25:40With so many talented singers
00:25:42In the competition
00:25:43It is impossible
00:25:44To guess
00:25:45Who it's going to be
00:25:46Tonight's show
00:25:47Has a killer playlist
00:25:49You guys
00:25:50Already we have had
00:25:51Miley Cyrus
00:25:52And the Beach Boys
00:25:53And still to come
00:25:54The Backstreet Boys
00:25:55And the Jackson 5
00:25:57Yes
00:25:58But next
00:25:59Our brizzy
00:26:00Ballad King Harlan
00:26:01Is taking on
00:26:02An epic
00:26:03Elton John smash
00:26:04Don't go anywhere
00:26:05Ida
00:26:06We'll be back
00:26:06In just a moment
00:26:18It's Heroes and Tributes night
00:26:20Here on Idol
00:26:21And our top six
00:26:22Have got one goal
00:26:23To make it
00:26:24Into next week's
00:26:25Grand finale
00:26:26They are giving it their all
00:26:27With performances
00:26:28Dedicated to very important people
00:26:30In their lives
00:26:31And our next idol
00:26:32Has a tribute
00:26:32To the incredible women
00:26:34Close to him
00:26:35Is Nan, Mum
00:26:36And music teacher
00:26:38From Brisbane
00:26:39This is Harlan
00:26:42Top six
00:26:43Wowzers
00:26:44We're here
00:26:45It's Heroes Week
00:26:46What song is here?
00:26:48I am singing
00:26:49I am still standing
00:26:50By Elton John
00:26:51Great song
00:26:52And I'm dedicating it to
00:26:53My Nan
00:26:54Yep
00:26:54My mum
00:26:55And then my high school music teacher
00:26:57Her name is Mrs Moore
00:26:58I have decided to dedicate my song
00:27:00To three very important women
00:27:02In my life
00:27:02My mother
00:27:03So proud of you Harlan
00:27:05Thank you, Mama
00:27:06My Nan
00:27:07Oh, Nan
00:27:08Oh, Slappy girl
00:27:10And my high school music teacher
00:27:12Mrs Moore
00:27:13I just want the entire world
00:27:15Thank you
00:27:16To witness the joy that is you
00:27:17You're the best
00:27:18Thank you
00:27:19I never really fit in at school
00:27:21I didn't know where I wanted to be
00:27:23And I didn't know my worth
00:27:24They've all taught me
00:27:25Like it doesn't matter
00:27:26Just be you
00:27:27Like I would not be standing on this stage
00:27:30In front of the whole nation
00:27:31If it wasn't because of them
00:27:33I'm still standing
00:27:36Better than I ever did
00:27:40I'm still standing
00:27:43Was that wrong?
00:27:44I'm just feeling like
00:27:46Some hesitancy
00:27:48You've proven time and time again
00:27:49That you can hit the notes
00:27:50Yeah
00:27:51So I think for you
00:27:52Your challenge is
00:27:53The vulnerability of it
00:27:55And thinking about the message
00:27:56And it's a perfect message
00:27:58For all the resilient people
00:27:59Who have supported you
00:28:01And still support you
00:28:02I definitely have that challenge
00:28:04This week of
00:28:04Opening up
00:28:05And just letting go
00:28:06Of all the expectations
00:28:08I have of myself
00:28:09Just being absolutely present
00:28:11And just singing it
00:28:12For these people
00:28:13That I love so much
00:28:14And showing the world
00:28:16My love for them
00:28:17You've just got to leave it
00:28:18All on the stage
00:28:18Especially this song
00:28:20People you love are watching
00:28:21So
00:28:21And it's for them
00:28:22I'm still standing here
00:28:24Because of these three
00:28:25Incredible women
00:28:26Getting to the grand finale
00:28:28Means everything to me
00:28:29Tonight
00:28:30This performance is for them
00:28:34And tonight
00:28:35Harlan's mum and nan
00:28:36And high school music teacher
00:28:38Mrs Moore
00:28:38Are watching on from the lounge
00:28:40Great to have you with us guys
00:28:41This is Harlan
00:28:48You could never know
00:28:50What it's like
00:28:51Your blood like winter freezes
00:28:54Just like ice
00:28:55And there's a cold
00:28:56Lonely light
00:28:57That shines from you
00:28:59You wind up like the wreck
00:29:01You hide
00:29:02Behind that mask
00:29:04You
00:29:11Look at me
00:29:13I'm coming back again
00:29:15I got a taste of love
00:29:17In a simple way
00:29:19And if you need to know
00:29:21I'm still standing
00:29:22You just fade away
00:29:26And don't you know
00:29:28Oh, I'm still standing
00:29:30Better than I ever did
00:29:33I'm looking like a true survivor
00:29:37Feeling like a little kid
00:29:41Oh, I'm still standing
00:29:46After all this time
00:29:49Oh, I'm picking up the pieces of my life
00:29:54Without you on my mind
00:30:00I'm still standing
00:30:06Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:16I'm still standing
00:30:24I'm still standing
00:30:32Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:39Oh, I'm still standing
00:30:56Thank you, guys.
00:31:02Oh, Harlan, this is getting ridiculous now, okay?
00:31:08That, I mean, your understanding of performance and dynamics when singing to get us just in
00:31:16the palm of your hand, it's just incredible to watch.
00:31:21Did that feel amazing up there?
00:31:23Yeah, it did.
00:31:24I'm already quite tall, but another minute and a half.
00:31:28That's the other thing.
00:31:28You actually look like a superstar.
00:31:31And I've been loving watching these packages over the last couple of weeks with you especially
00:31:35because when we first met you, I felt like you were quite guarded.
00:31:39We knew you were talented, but I've really got to know you watching you through those
00:31:44videos.
00:31:44And to know that you're just a lovely, sweet boy as well as this superstar is so refreshing.
00:31:51And we do our research.
00:31:52We ask the producers.
00:31:53We're like, okay, so Harlan seems really great.
00:31:56Like, what's the vibe backstage?
00:31:57What do you really like?
00:31:58And everyone's just like, he's a dream.
00:32:00And you really are.
00:32:02You're just, you've been such a dream to watch.
00:32:04You're like, I keep saying it.
00:32:06You're a superstar.
00:32:06You look like a superstar.
00:32:08Another incredible performance.
00:32:10Thank you, guys.
00:32:18Harlan, I know with your performances, they're going to be good.
00:32:22And I wait for you to hit those notes to pin me up against the wall, you know?
00:32:27Those notes are stupid good.
00:32:30They're so good, Harlan, you know?
00:32:32And I mean, like, and in this life, it's so true, people influence you, you know?
00:32:38And you've had three beautiful women over there.
00:32:41And I thank them very much for encouraging you and being a large part of your life.
00:32:46You really are something.
00:32:47I mean, own that, my brother.
00:32:49Okay?
00:32:49You really can.
00:32:50Thank you, thank you, Rasha.
00:32:56Which one of the three are responsible for their hectic eyebrows?
00:33:00I've got no clue.
00:33:01Probably my dad.
00:33:03Oh, daddy.
00:33:03Sitting up there beautifully.
00:33:05Daddy.
00:33:05Oh, bro, look at those eyebrows.
00:33:07You sexy beast.
00:33:09Okay.
00:33:10Harlan, superstar material.
00:33:12I felt, I don't know if I was high during that, because I felt like I was actually at
00:33:16a paid concert where I'd sat and watched you and was just, I forgot I was judging.
00:33:21I was just soaking it up.
00:33:23True top level skills you've got.
00:33:26You're going to do this for the rest of your life, unless, of course, you do something stupid
00:33:31to ruin your career.
00:33:34Like Kyle did.
00:33:37So if you can take any lesson from me, it's treasure those close to you, treasure those
00:33:42women.
00:33:43It was obvious that you, love and passion was coming out of that song, and it was truly
00:33:48a top quality performance.
00:33:51Thank you, thank you guys.
00:33:52Very, very good.
00:33:56Don't worry.
00:33:58I agree with Marsha.
00:33:59Stupid good.
00:34:00Stupid good.
00:34:01Harlan, what a, what a performance.
00:34:04Like just week after week, you just keep coming out here and just punching us in the face
00:34:08of those performances.
00:34:09That was a beautiful dedication to the gorgeous women in your life.
00:34:14All of them look like they absolutely loved that.
00:34:18What did you think, ladies?
00:34:19Yes?
00:34:22Harlan, how are you feeling?
00:34:24Um, I'm so grateful to be here.
00:34:26I keep saying to all my friends, like, they've just started their first years of uni and I'm
00:34:30here, so it's a bit weird to see.
00:34:32Um, but yeah, I'm so, so, so grateful that I could never amount to say thank you to what
00:34:37these beautiful women in my family have done for me, and it's just like a start to quantify
00:34:42how much, yeah, they all mean to me.
00:34:44I'm very, very grateful for them.
00:34:48You're very, very lucky.
00:34:50Now, Harlan, my friend Scotty here has a little secret that he wants to share with you.
00:34:56Is that okay?
00:34:57I certainly do.
00:34:58So, Harlan, you've got an incredible voice.
00:35:00A lot of people out there compare you to the iconic Adam Lambert.
00:35:04Uh-oh.
00:35:06He happened to send me a little message that he wants you to see.
00:35:11So, here we go, Harlan.
00:35:12Look at this.
00:35:13Hey, Harlan, it's Adam Lambert here, and I have the pleasure of seeing you sing a couple
00:35:18songs online, and bravo, you have a great voice.
00:35:22Good luck in the competition.
00:35:24Follow your gut.
00:35:25Sing your heart out.
00:35:28Right!
00:35:30Wow!
00:35:32Harlan, can you believe that?
00:35:35Uh, no.
00:35:36Um, I was talking to my singing teacher about it the other day, just about everything.
00:35:40I was on a call for half an hour, and she reminded me.
00:35:42I was in Aladdin Junior, this musical, and she's just like, she started calling me Adam, as
00:35:48I was like 14 and whatnot, so crazy.
00:35:52Crazy.
00:35:53A message from the man himself.
00:35:55Oh, wow.
00:35:55If you are on Team Harlan, pick up your phone right now.
00:36:00Do not waste a second.
00:36:02Text Harlan to the number on the screen.
00:36:07Nicely done, Harlan.
00:36:08Nicely done, Harlan.
00:36:08Go and see your beautiful loved ones in the lounge.
00:36:10Give it up for Harlan!
00:36:13Australia, only three idols from the top six will make it to next week's grand finale.
00:36:19It's a fight to the finish, and the pressure has never felt so real.
00:36:23Still to perform, from New South Wales Central Coast, our landscaper, Kalani.
00:36:30And from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria, our fabulous forklift driver, Jacinta.
00:36:38But next, it's our R&B dad, Trey, bringing us an emotional performance dedicated to his
00:36:45dad, Wayne.
00:36:46Australian Idol returns after the break.
00:36:59You're watching Idol, and tonight it's all about heart, as our finalists sing for those
00:37:05who inspire them.
00:37:07For our next performer, he's dedicating a song to his dad, Wayne.
00:37:10Give it up for Trey!
00:37:15What's up, big man?
00:37:17Good.
00:37:17How are you, Legend?
00:37:18How are you?
00:37:18You look good.
00:37:20A bit of golf.
00:37:21A bit of golf will do it, won't it?
00:37:22A lot of walking.
00:37:24A lot of walking.
00:37:24So this week's performance is Hero Week.
00:37:27And you being my best friend, I've decided to pick you as my hero and dedicate this week's
00:37:37side to you.
00:37:38My dad has always been the biggest supporter of my music since I started.
00:37:42He has always been holding a family down and making sacrifices.
00:37:47I owe everything to that man.
00:37:49I'm honoured, Kit, that you've chosen me as a hero.
00:37:53My dad, I feel like he's just the epitome of a great man.
00:38:01And I just feel very lucky to call him my dad.
00:38:04I love you, Dad.
00:38:06Yeah.
00:38:06Yeah, I love you too, buddy.
00:38:08Do you want to know what I'm singing?
00:38:09I'll be there by the Jackson 5.
00:38:11Oh!
00:38:13It sums up you and me.
00:38:15Yeah.
00:38:16It takes me back to the little videos of you dancing in the backyard.
00:38:19The MJ moves.
00:38:22My dad's absolutely taught me to be the best father possible.
00:38:26I feel like he was the perfect example of what a father should be.
00:38:30And I'm just trying to follow in his footsteps.
00:38:34Having two daughters.
00:38:38Do you want some...
00:38:39My girls are everything.
00:38:40They got me at home, you know, putting nail polish on and dressing up singing Let It Go.
00:38:45And, like, he's just taught me to be me and to just to love as hard as I can.
00:38:52We're very, very proud of you.
00:38:54That means a lot, Dad.
00:38:55I'll see you soon.
00:38:56I'll see you in the stands.
00:38:58I'll be there.
00:39:09So I've woken up extremely sick today.
00:39:12I feel like I'm losing my voice.
00:39:15I've had a fever on and off.
00:39:18I, unfortunately, wasn't able to go into soundcheck.
00:39:21And I have not really rehearsed at all.
00:39:26But this performance means everything to me.
00:39:31I have to make this happen.
00:39:32There's no way that I'm not gonna go out there and sing for my dad.
00:39:38I'm gonna give it everything I've got to make him proud.
00:39:47With his dad, Wayne, and wife, Victoria, proudly watching on from the lounge.
00:39:51G'day, fam.
00:39:52This is Trey.
00:40:03You and I must make a pact.
00:40:10We must bring salvation back.
00:40:16Where there is love.
00:40:20I'll be there.
00:40:23I'll be there.
00:40:27I'll be there.
00:40:28I'll reach out my hand to you.
00:40:33I'll have faith in all you do.
00:40:39Just call my name.
00:40:43And I'll be there.
00:40:46Yeah.
00:40:50I'll be there to come for you.
00:40:55I've built my world of dreams around you.
00:40:58I'll be there.
00:40:59I'm so glad I found you again.
00:41:02I'll be there.
00:41:04I'll be there.
00:41:04With a love so strong.
00:41:06I'll be your strength.
00:41:09But you know I'll keep holding on.
00:41:14Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:41:18I'll be there.
00:41:23I'll be there
00:41:26Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:41:29Just call my name
00:41:32And I'll be there
00:41:35I'll be there
00:41:37Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:41:40I'll be there
00:41:47I'll be there
00:41:49Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:41:52Just call my name
00:41:58And I'll be there
00:42:22Trey, bro
00:42:23Nice, hey, so you're sick, no sound check, no rehearsal and just came and nailed it
00:42:31Thank you
00:42:32Just that easy for you, right?
00:42:34Thank you
00:42:36Another thing
00:42:38Even though Ricky was kind enough to give me the box of tissues at the beginning of the show
00:42:42I was choked up
00:42:44I loved seeing your dad
00:42:45I loved hearing how your dad is so special
00:42:48I love that you told him you love him
00:42:50All dads watching that want to be that sort of father that your dad is
00:42:55And bless you and bless him
00:42:57Good luck, my friend
00:42:58Good luck
00:42:58Thank you so much, man
00:42:59Thank you
00:43:00You know, Trey, I really believe in the heart
00:43:07And I really believe you are the man that you are because of that man sitting over there
00:43:13Absolutely
00:43:13You know
00:43:15Okay
00:43:16Thank you
00:43:17God bless you
00:43:18And that's why you're that incredible father
00:43:21And I think it's so important in this world that's so stupid, crazy, bad at the moment
00:43:27That you show who you are and you give some love
00:43:30And that's what you've done since day one, Trey, well done
00:43:33Thank you, Marsha
00:43:34I mean, all I can do is agree with Karl and Marsha
00:43:42It's just when we thought you couldn't get any sweeter of a guy
00:43:45It's like it's and it's so clear to see why you are the man that you are
00:43:50You've never got a song wrong
00:43:52You've just your taste is just impeccable
00:43:55I love it
00:43:56This is your kind of when I ask Australia to really forecast who's ready for this journey
00:44:02It's you, man
00:44:03You have everything going on
00:44:05Thank you
00:44:05I really
00:44:06I really like what you're doing
00:44:08That's good, thank you so much
00:44:11Goodness me, Trey
00:44:12Wow
00:44:13Hi, Ricky
00:44:14You left nothing in the tank just then
00:44:16I love it so much
00:44:18Absolutely stunning performance, Trey
00:44:20We saw in the video you were so unwell this week
00:44:23So to see you come out here and do your thing and shine on the stage is the sign of
00:44:28a true pro
00:44:29How are you feeling after that performance?
00:44:31Thank you
00:44:31Yeah, you know, I think it was stressful
00:44:34But it's part of the job, you know, even when you're sick you have to come out here and deliver
00:44:39And it's part of our job to deliver, no one, you know, the crowd don't need like, oh I'm sick
00:44:43so
00:44:44I did my best and I'm proud of the performance that I gave and yeah, that's all I can ask
00:44:50for
00:44:50You absolutely nailed it, absolutely nailed it
00:44:53And that run at the end, oh my goodness
00:44:56Your dad Wayne is in the lounge tonight Wayne
00:45:00You must be so proud of your boy Trey
00:45:03How special was that performance for you?
00:45:05I mean, it's just truly a blessing to be honoured by your son in that way for any father anywhere
00:45:12But singing aside, his talent aside, I just love every week that people just see him for who he is
00:45:19And the great person that he is, because that's what we see
00:45:23So that's all I can ask for from Australia, is just, is magic
00:45:27I love you dad, thank you
00:45:30I love Beth
00:45:30Well I mean a person is a reflection of the people around them
00:45:34And Trey, my goodness, you must have some wonderful people in your corner
00:45:38Trey, look at your dad, he sacrificed so much for you to be standing here
00:45:43Tell him what he means to you
00:45:46You mean everything to me dad? So I'm gonna cry guys, I'm sorry
00:45:51I just think you're incredible, you're the epitome of, you know, just the best dad in the world
00:45:58You've been through so much in your life
00:46:01And you've never let it affect how you are as a father, as a human, as a husband
00:46:08The sacrifices mean everything, so I just love you man, you're the best
00:46:17And can I say, your babies look exactly like you when you were little
00:46:22They do
00:46:23Did you see that?
00:46:23Also my beautiful wife, hi Victoria, I love you
00:46:26I don't mean to ignore you
00:46:27Australia, if you want Trey to land a spot in the top 3, get voting
00:46:33Text Trey to the number on your screen
00:46:36Right now
00:46:37Trey, go and give your dad a big hug
00:46:38Amazing performance, make some noise for Trey
00:46:46Alright, still to come, we've got our landscaper Kalani and our forklift driver Jacinta
00:46:51They're gonna take to the stage with some very special tributes
00:46:54But before that, we have got last year's Australian Idol winner
00:46:59And he's in the house and he's hitting the stage with some new music
00:47:03Marshall Hamburger performs right on the other side of this break
00:47:17This is Idol and the top 6 are doing everything they can to make next week's grand finale
00:47:23But before the last of your idols take to the stage, we are joined by a very special guest
00:47:28Since winning this show last year, our very own Burger Boy has an album hit the Aria charts
00:47:34Played gigs here and overseas and recorded and released new music
00:47:39Australia, this is Marshall Hamburger
00:47:50Hey, Idol
00:47:56Oh, yeah
00:47:57Oh, yeah
00:48:00Oh, oh, oh, oh
00:48:04Just you
00:48:06Ooh, girl, I see the way you're lookin'
00:48:11If I could read your mind
00:48:13Tell me what would I find
00:48:16And all my friends tell me that I'm dreamin'
00:48:20But I know dreams come true
00:48:23When I'm with you
00:48:25Cause they don't know
00:48:28Oh, oh, oh, oh
00:48:31How I feel
00:48:32How I feel
00:48:34Every time
00:48:36When I
00:48:37Got you
00:48:38But if you're not mine
00:48:39I feel
00:48:40My heart is about to fly
00:48:42Oh, baby
00:48:42I feel super
00:48:44I feel super and brand new
00:48:45With just the thought of you
00:48:47Hold me in your arms so tight
00:48:49I'm hiding
00:48:50I think I can see the light
00:48:52Oh, baby
00:48:52I think I really can pull through
00:48:55With just the thought of you
00:48:58Take some of my days
00:49:00And all of my nights
00:49:03You leave me breathless
00:49:06Oh, all of the times
00:49:08Baby, I need to know you
00:49:10The time is wide to show you
00:49:12I gotta let you know
00:49:15I gotta let you know
00:49:15How I feel inside
00:49:22Oh, no
00:49:26With just the thought of you
00:49:28Got you
00:49:28Burned through my mind
00:49:30I feel
00:49:30My heart is about to fly
00:49:32Oh, baby
00:49:33I feel super and brand new
00:49:35With just the thought of you
00:49:38Hold me in your arms so tight
00:49:40I'm hiding
00:49:40I think
00:49:41I can see the light
00:49:42Oh, baby
00:49:43I think I really can pull through
00:49:45With just the thought of you
00:49:48Just the thought of you
00:49:51Without it
00:49:53Just the thought of you
00:49:55Oh, oh
00:49:56With just the thought of you
00:49:58Just the thought of you
00:50:01She makes me smile
00:50:03Oh, I feel brand new
00:50:06With just the thought of you
00:50:08Thank you
00:50:15Marshall Hamburger everyone!
00:50:19Wow!
00:50:22Marshall Hamburger!
00:50:24How are you?
00:50:26That was amazing!
00:50:27That's right
00:50:28Lots of balloons around
00:50:29Lots, my goodness
00:50:30Marshall since taking out the title last year
00:50:32You have been
00:50:33Absolutely
00:50:34Flat chat
00:50:35You've got an album on the Aria charts
00:50:36You've toured
00:50:37All over the place
00:50:38I've seen you on red carpets
00:50:40We were sitting next to each other
00:50:41At the Logies
00:50:42You were at the Aria's
00:50:44Like what's
00:50:44How's it been?
00:50:46Oh, it's crazy
00:50:47It's like
00:50:47It's like being flung
00:50:48From like the normal world
00:50:49Into the insane music industry
00:50:51It's really
00:50:52It's larger than life
00:50:53It's crazy
00:50:54It's so cool
00:50:54As are you!
00:50:55My gosh
00:50:56It's good to have you back on this stage
00:50:58It's good to be back
00:50:59I feel like
00:51:00I'm at home
00:51:00I love that song so much
00:51:02You know I love that song
00:51:03Thought of You is available to download and stream right now
00:51:07But I hear you have a new song right around the corner
00:51:11Is that right?
00:51:12Per chance
00:51:12I have a new song called Brand New Man coming around May 1st
00:51:17It's coming out
00:51:17Woo!
00:51:18Woo!
00:51:20Amazing
00:51:21Marshall
00:51:22It is so great to see you living the idol dream
00:51:25Keep up with Marshall on his socials for all the updates
00:51:28It is so great to see you again
00:51:30Make some noise everybody
00:51:31For Marshall Hamburger
00:51:36After the break it's Kalani and Jacinta's turn to sing for your votes
00:51:41But before that
00:51:42This week some of our idols had the opportunity to give back when they were invited to drop in
00:51:47To the You Can Centre for Young Adults with Cancer
00:51:50It was a chance to connect with some incredible people doing it tough
00:51:53And they were blown away by their strength, resilience and courage
00:51:59Alright guys
00:52:00We're on our way
00:52:03Today we are the Sony Foundation's You Can Centre
00:52:06Hello
00:52:07Hi
00:52:08We're meeting survivors and fighters of youth cancer and their families
00:52:12So what's everyone's story? I want to know a bit more about you guys
00:52:15I had something called Clivocordoma which is a very rare form of sarcoma
00:52:19I had stage 4 brain cancer and music was like always there throughout treatment
00:52:25It's unreal to know how much music has helped these people through their journey
00:52:29Did they play music when you were having radiation?
00:52:32Yeah I was able to pick my playlist
00:52:34Yes it was awesome
00:52:35Every like weekend I would like choose like a playlist like for the week
00:52:39Depending on what I felt like
00:52:41Nice
00:52:41Yeah
00:52:42It's such a powerful tool and it's such a universal language
00:52:45Which is really uplifting and nice to see
00:52:48Do you guys play music as well?
00:52:50Yeah
00:52:50I think all of us do
00:52:51Oh so sweet
00:52:52So cool
00:52:53Every day after treatment I would come back and play my guitar
00:52:56And write a lot of music about my experience
00:52:59I released an album with my friend last year
00:53:02All of the whole album was made during my treatment
00:53:05Oh sick
00:53:06Wow
00:53:07So they've been kind enough to show us into their music studio
00:53:10That they have here at the facility
00:53:12And now it ain't now when the world comes in
00:53:19It's very inspiring to make music with these people
00:53:21It just shows that there's so many lessons to be learnt
00:53:24And to make the most out of life which these guys are doing
00:53:37Welcome back
00:53:38Tonight our idols are digging deep
00:53:40With tributes to the loved ones in their life
00:53:43Our next idol is a forklift driver from Bacchus Marsh in Victoria
00:53:47Who is dedicating her performance to her mum
00:53:50This is Jacinta
00:53:53This week is very important because we get to honour the people who have supported us from the very start
00:54:01And this week I have chosen my mum as my hero
00:54:05My mum means the world to me
00:54:07She's my best friend
00:54:09And she's just always there
00:54:10Even now fully into adulthood
00:54:12She's just backing me all the way with my music
00:54:16I mean I've watched you grow over the years
00:54:19And I've watched your voice develop
00:54:21And you know you've just
00:54:23It's just amazing
00:54:25I'm just so proud of you really
00:54:27You're doing so well
00:54:28Thanks mum
00:54:30This week I'm dedicating the song I've had the time of my life to my mum
00:54:34It's one of her favourite songs from one of her favourite films
00:54:37And she's the reason I'm having the time of my life
00:54:39And this is my way of saying thank you mum
00:54:41We saw the writing on the wall
00:54:44As we felt this magical fantasy
00:54:50How does that feel?
00:54:52Yeah, good
00:54:54Make it more joyful and celebratory
00:54:58Yeah
00:54:58I mean the lyric
00:55:00I've had the time of my life
00:55:01Are you having the time of your life here?
00:55:03I am
00:55:04Australian Idol
00:55:06I've had the time of my life
00:55:10When I go out there to perform this song
00:55:12I just want people to feel happy
00:55:15And like they're having the time of their life
00:55:17This is your last chance before grand finale to perform
00:55:21And I want to celebrate with them
00:55:23Being here this is the most important week
00:55:26You know I'd be nothing without my mum
00:55:28So I just want to be able to sing the life out of this song for her
00:55:33Gosh I love my mum
00:55:35Like if I can make the grand finale
00:55:37I feel like that would be a beautiful way to thank her
00:55:43Mum Georgina is in the lounge
00:55:44And she's cheering extra loud for her daughter tonight
00:55:47You ready mum?
00:55:49Australia
00:55:50This is Jacinta
00:55:56I've been waiting for so long
00:55:58Now I've finally found someone to stand by me
00:56:04We saw the writing on the wall
00:56:07As we felt this magical fantasy
00:56:13Now with passion in our eyes
00:56:16There's no way we could disguise it secretly
00:56:22Shall we take each other's hand
00:56:24Cause we seem to understand the urgency
00:56:29Just remember
00:56:31You're the one thing
00:56:35I can't get enough of
00:56:39So I'll tell you something
00:56:45This could be love
00:56:47This could be love
00:56:48I've had
00:56:51The time of my life
00:56:54No one ever felt like this before
00:56:58Yes I swear
00:57:00It's the truth
00:57:02And I'll owe it all to you
00:57:13And I owe it all to you
00:57:20And I owe it all to you
00:57:32I
00:57:33I search your every open door
00:57:42I'll find
00:57:44I'll find the truth
00:57:45I owe it all to you
00:58:08Jacinta, you've turned into such a lady, do you know what I mean?
00:58:13And look, the love of my life will always remain my mother, okay?
00:58:19And there's nothing wrong with a girl saying that, okay?
00:58:23And I think it's so lovely that you dedicated that song to your ma, because there's nothing
00:58:27like a ma, and a well-done performance on your part, Dom.
00:58:31You are.
00:58:37Um, I agree with this transformation, I know we keep saying it, I just keep seeing this
00:58:43hoodie girl and each week you come out and you're just this beautiful, confident pop
00:58:49star.
00:58:50And I just, I'm just really proud of you and I need to know, is it, is it Dirty Dancing?
00:58:56Is that the, is that the mum, is that your mum's favourite song?
00:58:58No, yeah.
00:58:58Movie?
00:58:59No, well, it's actually, it was my, one of my nanas favourite movies and one of her favourite
00:59:04songs and, um, she passed away two years ago and that was the last song that she heard,
00:59:12Earthside, the last thing she heard was the song.
00:59:13Well, you sung it beautifully.
00:59:16You should be very proud of that.
00:59:17Yes.
00:59:17That was gorgeous.
00:59:26Gee, you kids, you kids make life hard for yourself.
00:59:29If it's not already hard enough going from hoodie driving, uh, you know, tradie girl to Australian
00:59:35Idol weekly performances, you'd throw in a little bit of grief and sadness and Anna's
00:59:40last song she ever heard.
00:59:41But, that puts it on another difficult level.
00:59:45Level.
00:59:45So, props to you.
00:59:46What a gorgeous girl you are.
00:59:48You, the transformation as Amy said is remarkable.
00:59:52It, it, it, we see the gorgeousness that you have always known in your family.
00:59:56And nobody puts Jacinta in the corner.
00:59:59That's what I wanted to say.
01:00:04I got it.
01:00:05I got it.
01:00:06He got it.
01:00:07He got in there first.
01:00:08Oh, man.
01:00:09Jacinta, my goodness.
01:00:10For a song that means so much to you and a song that's clearly so meaningful to you,
01:00:15you looked like you were having the time of your life performing it as hard as that was.
01:00:20Your beautiful mum, Georgina, is in the lounge and I can tell she absolutely loved that tribute
01:00:26as well.
01:00:27How did you feel about that performance, Jacinta?
01:00:30Oh, that performance was, was really scary because I'm like, my mum has given me everything.
01:00:37And, I just want to make her proud.
01:00:40And, I was really, I've never had my heart beat that fast before for a performance.
01:00:45But, yeah, she's just given so much for me.
01:00:47She's been there for me through every, you know, rejection, all my gigs and all that.
01:00:52So, I just wanted to make you proud, mum.
01:00:57My goodness.
01:00:59So beautiful.
01:01:00Jacinta, you look so beautiful tonight on this stage as you do every week.
01:01:06We know you love your comfy, big, oversized hoodie that you auditioned in, don't we all?
01:01:11My goodness.
01:01:11But, look at you now!
01:01:13You look like an absolute superstar.
01:01:18Do you love getting dressed up in all of these amazing gowns every week?
01:01:23You know what?
01:01:24Like, I, I think the wardrobe team is fantastic and I love what they've done.
01:01:29But, I'm still a simple girl at heart.
01:01:31I'm still the no makeup, just really, you know.
01:01:34But, it is really cool because it pushes me outside of my comfort zone and makes me grow.
01:01:38So, I love it.
01:01:39It's a bit Cinderella.
01:01:40You put it all on and then you wipe it all off at the end of the night and you're
01:01:43like, there she is.
01:01:45Jacinta, well done tonight.
01:01:47If you want Jacinta to perform again next week, you have to vote for her, Australia.
01:01:51Text Jacinta to the number on your screen right now.
01:01:56Jacinta, go give your beautiful mum a hug in the lounge.
01:01:58Everybody, make some noise for Jacinta!
01:02:03Okay, Australia, who are you backing as the winner of Idol 2026?
01:02:09We have six left in the competition, but only three will make it to next week's grand finale.
01:02:16There is no judges saved tonight, so make sure you vote to save your fave.
01:02:21Well, our final singer of the night is our landscaper, Kalani, taking on a Backstreet Boys banger.
01:02:27Kalani is warming up backstage and will perform on the other side of this break.
01:02:32Don't you go anywhere.
01:02:40You decide the winner of Australian Idol 2026.
01:02:45They'll win a life-changing $100,000.
01:02:51Hit the red carpet at the ARIA Awards and the TV Week Logie Awards.
01:02:56Boost their brand with the Annex, the experts in marketing and social media.
01:03:02Attend a songwriting camp with Sony Music Publishing and score an exclusive package to record new music at Sydney's Hive
01:03:11Sound Studios.
01:03:15You're back on Idol.
01:03:16Now, every one of our top six took a chance when they decided to audition for Australian Idol.
01:03:21Now they're one week away from potentially winning this whole thing, so if you want to sing on the Idol
01:03:27stage next year, you can.
01:03:28You can go to idolauditions.com.au.
01:03:32Well, our final singer of the evening is Kalani, and for Heroes and Tributes night, he's dedicated a performance to
01:03:39Nana Sue, who has supported him every step of the way.
01:03:42Give it up, everybody.
01:03:43This is Kalani.
01:03:47Being in the bottom four was a huge shock.
01:03:50Australia voted.
01:03:52You are in the bottom four.
01:03:58I started questioning where I went wrong and what I could have done differently.
01:04:02I'm looking at this as a wake-up call, so this week I'm giving it everything I've got.
01:04:08It's Heroes Week this week, and my hero is Nana Sue, through and through.
01:04:13A little rhyme.
01:04:14It's kind of cool.
01:04:16You always sang.
01:04:17Yeah.
01:04:18And you always sang in key.
01:04:19Yeah.
01:04:20Really?
01:04:20Always.
01:04:21Always sang in key, even when you were two.
01:04:23That's cool.
01:04:24Nan's very special to me.
01:04:25She's the glue of the family, and she's my hero because she gifted me my best friend, which
01:04:31is my mum, and she also gifted me my first guitar, and I think that made a huge impact
01:04:36on the musician that I am today.
01:04:38That's cool, man.
01:04:40Is it?
01:04:40Yeah.
01:04:41That's sick.
01:04:43That's so cool.
01:04:44Getting louder.
01:04:44Love you.
01:04:45I love you too.
01:04:46There are some beautiful stained glass windows that my grandfather made that are in Nan's
01:04:50home, which I would love to bring on as maybe a backdrop in this performance to create
01:04:55a special tribute to Nan.
01:04:57Top six is Heroes Week.
01:04:59Yeah.
01:04:59Tell me about your song.
01:05:01As Long As You Love Me Backstreet Boys.
01:05:03I'm really excited.
01:05:04I think this song is all about unconditional love for me, and Nan being my hero.
01:05:11I think it's the perfect song.
01:05:12Awesome.
01:05:13I want to hear it.
01:05:14Okay.
01:05:15One, two, three.
01:05:18Loneliness has always been a friend of mine.
01:05:23The song is very much about love, and if I look out and see my family in the crowd, there's
01:05:28a good chance I'll get emotional.
01:05:32So I hope I can keep it together and express how much my Nan and my family mean to me
01:05:37through
01:05:37this performance.
01:05:39this is the last performance before the finale, which is extremely important to me.
01:05:44I need to capture the hearts of Australia to show that I belong here.
01:06:25it's time for Christmas.
01:06:29I can't you.
01:06:35Thank you Zionist, you know.
01:06:44Come.
01:06:45I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did, as long as you love me.
01:06:56I try the hardest all that no one knows, but I guess it shows when you look into my eyes.
01:07:07What you did and where you're coming from, I don't care, I don't care who you are, where you're from,
01:07:24don't care what you did, as long as you love me.
01:07:30Who you are, where you're from, what you did, as long as you love me.
01:07:50As long as you love me.
01:07:59Love you, man.
01:08:19I had to hold on tight through that one, because, I mean, I love your voice.
01:08:25So much, and I love the Backstreet Boys, and, like, my favorite place, sorry, Jesus Christ, it is a full
01:08:34mood.
01:08:35My favorite place was my next house, and I just think you, you need to cherish those times, because that
01:08:42was beautiful, what you just did.
01:08:44Thank you so much, I mean, honestly, so long.
01:08:54You know, you could sing the phone book, my brother, and make it sound good, you know?
01:08:58I mean, you've just got such, and the big notes are so big and strong, and the soft notes are
01:09:05just, what a great instrument you have, Kalani.
01:09:08You own that.
01:09:10That was a beautiful song, from the heart to your nan and your ma.
01:09:14That's beautiful.
01:09:15God bless you.
01:09:15Yep.
01:09:21Kalani.
01:09:25We've discovered a lot of great singers on this show over the years, but we've never discovered an absolute freak
01:09:31like you.
01:09:32You are, you are a pleasure to watch, a pleasure to watch grow, to blossom, and we knew we were
01:09:40onto something good at the audition with you, but, man, I could never have guessed I could be floored by
01:09:46a young bloke in a, like, a scordy, dressy.
01:09:51And I only saw last week that skinny jeans are back, and I've missed an entire cycle of, thank God
01:09:57I don't have to change that.
01:09:58And, and, Amy, I love that, the grandmas, like, my grandmother, I've got beautiful memories, both my grandmother and grandfather
01:10:06are long gone, obviously, because I'm old, and probably nearly dead as well.
01:10:12And when I went past my grandparents' place last time I was in Brisbane, and I thought, this is going
01:10:16to be nostalgic, I'm going to get upset, they'd already mowed it down and put four duplexes up.
01:10:22So, love it while you can, my friend, treasure your family, you did so well.
01:10:26And I hate Backstreet Boys, and now I love that song, nice work.
01:10:30Thank you so much.
01:10:30How can you hate Backstreet Boys?
01:10:33Thank you, guys.
01:10:34How can you hate the Backstreet Boys?
01:10:37Are you a monster?
01:10:38A bunch of blokes and whites doing the, who you, like, just a little beater male for my mind.
01:10:43Oh, my goodness.
01:10:44You know?
01:10:44Gets me hot under the collar, I tell you what.
01:10:46Kalani, singing the Backstreet Boys.
01:10:48I never thought I would see the day.
01:10:50I've heard that song a million times.
01:10:52I love that song, but I've never heard it done like that.
01:10:54That was incredible.
01:10:55Thank you so much.
01:10:56I had a lot of fun.
01:10:57Wow.
01:10:58A lot of fun.
01:10:58What a beautiful dedication to your Nana Sue.
01:11:01Did it feel good?
01:11:02Oh, honestly, I've been waiting my whole life for a moment like this and to be able to stand
01:11:07on the stage and, you know, honour my family and my family's craft and have my art displayed,
01:11:13my grandfather's art displayed behind me.
01:11:15And did your grandfather make those windows?
01:11:17They were his stained glass windows.
01:11:18I wouldn't take my eye off those windows.
01:11:21I was like, they're magnificent.
01:11:22Yeah, yeah.
01:11:22I had to really sort myself out before I started singing because it was an emotional one.
01:11:28But, yeah, no, I'm absolutely...
01:11:29I need to pick a flower for his Nana.
01:11:31Do you mind if I pick a flower?
01:11:32Please do, please do.
01:11:33Come choose one.
01:11:34Yeah, take your pick.
01:11:35Come choose one.
01:11:35He's such a hoarder.
01:11:37It's very...
01:11:40It's...
01:11:40Oh!
01:11:42Hey, you missed the best part.
01:11:48Pass that down to Nana.
01:11:49Way to take an emotional moment.
01:11:51I love that.
01:11:52Oh, beautiful.
01:11:54Oh.
01:11:55Gorgeous.
01:11:56I was a little bit rustling.
01:11:57First of all, no, mate, you aced it.
01:11:59Beautiful.
01:12:00Thank you, bud.
01:12:01Kyle.
01:12:05Nice.
01:12:06You must have felt the nostalgia and that love with those stained glass windows on the
01:12:12screen before your performance.
01:12:13What a beautiful touch.
01:12:14Yeah, it was wild.
01:12:15It was wild.
01:12:16And even, like, the deck and the garden, I always say, like, you know, you can't walk into
01:12:20Nan's house without sort of getting hit in the face with some sort of foreign plant or
01:12:25something.
01:12:25So this just really sort of set the scene and it was really nice.
01:12:29I love it.
01:12:30Nana, so how was the performance for you?
01:12:33Did you love it?
01:12:34But, oh, look, I can't even describe.
01:12:39It was just so heartfelt and so beautiful and I just feel so, I feel so honoured that
01:12:47my grandson and my daughter have just given me this opportunity.
01:12:54Because I'm just, like, I'm a nan like any other nan, but they just highly treat me so
01:13:00well and it's just lovely.
01:13:02It's really lovely and I just thank them both.
01:13:08There's a lot of love in the room tonight.
01:13:10It's beautiful.
01:13:11To keep Kalani in the running to be the next Australian Idol, text his name to the number
01:13:17on the screen right now, everybody.
01:13:21Make some noise for Kalani.
01:13:24Go and give Nan a big hug.
01:13:29I cannot believe it.
01:13:31It has come around so fast.
01:13:33Just one week till the grand finale.
01:13:36It has never been more important to back your favourite Australia.
01:13:40So, if you don't want to see your favourite go home, remember, you have to vote, vote, vote,
01:13:46and then vote some more.
01:13:47Oh, Rick and Lee, I'm just going to give you this one.
01:13:51Thanks, Scotty.
01:13:52How could I not?
01:13:53How could I not?
01:13:54All right.
01:13:55Good cover.
01:13:56Kalani was the last performer of the evening.
01:13:59Now, without a judge's save in play, the power is all in your hands, Australia.
01:14:04So, get behind your favourite and vote, vote, vote.
01:14:07Here is a reminder of all the amazing performances from tonight's show.
01:14:12Oh, it's been a ez as well.
01:14:12A man on the other side, keshaw.
01:14:23John.
01:14:28Oh, I'm still awake, go and watch it.
01:14:33Oh, I'm still awake.
01:14:35Oh, I'm still awake.
01:14:35Oh, I'm still awake.
01:14:36yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:14:38Oh, I'm still awake.
01:14:39Oh, I'm still awake.
01:14:42Oh, I'm still standing!
01:14:46Trey!
01:14:58Jacinta!
01:15:08And Kalani!
01:15:12America!
01:15:14I don't care!
01:15:17I don't care!
01:15:21Only you can decide who the next Australian Idol will be.
01:15:26If you love them and want them to win,
01:15:29send them into next week's grand finale by voting.
01:15:32Remember, you can only vote ten times per phone,
01:15:35so choose wisely.
01:15:37Only three will get to the grand finale
01:15:40and we'll find out who you voted to be there
01:15:42in tomorrow night's live verdict show.
01:15:45Plus, our iconic Marsha Hines will also be performing live.
01:15:51How good is that?
01:15:52I'm so excited.
01:15:53I love me a Marsha Hines performance.
01:15:55That is all tomorrow at 7.30pm,
01:15:58right here on 7 and 7 Plus.
01:16:00Huge thank you to our amazing judges,
01:16:03Kyle Sanderland!
01:16:04Masha Hines!
01:16:05Masha Hines!
01:16:07And Amy Shaw!
01:16:10Good night, Australia!
01:16:35The Live Verdict Decider!
01:16:38It's all up to you, Australia!
01:16:41Only three!
01:16:42The Live Verdict Decider!
01:16:42We can make it to the grand finale!
01:16:44You can make it to the grand finale!
01:16:44Your vote could make all the difference!
01:16:46It's just incredible to watch!
01:16:48There'll be no judges saved!
01:16:51So the power is all yours!
01:16:54This is their last chance!
01:16:56You're just born to do this and you did it so well!
01:17:00Vote for who you want to be, the Australian Idol!
01:17:04Those notes are stupid good!
01:17:07You're going to do this for the rest of your life!
01:17:09The Live Verdict Decider!
01:17:11Tomorrow at 7.30pm on 7.
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